Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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1005. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the unacceptable incident on 5 May 2015 when an Irish Rail passenger (details supplied) who has a disability and requires the use of a wheelchair was locked on board a train carriage in Connolly Station in Dublin for over 35 minutes after Irish Rail staff failed to arrive to assist that passenger to disembark from the train; his views on whether the failure to check the train on this occasion was in breach of Irish Rail's obligations under the disability and equal status Acts; his views on the solutions Irish Rail may introduce in order to ensure this situation will not recur in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19879/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I note that the person affected by the incident has been in contact directly with the Company about what happened to him. In the light of seriousness of the matter, I  have arranged  for my Department to get in touch with the company also. When  a response is received, I will communicate directly with the deputy.